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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
AGBU Heritage Scholar 2017-2018 Eligibility Requirements to Become an AGBU Heritage Scholar AGBU offers a one-time outright grant to one (1) college-bound high school senior graduating from each of the three (3) AGBU High Schools in the United States. Applicants must be seniors with a GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) and above at any of the following three AGBU High Schools within the United States: AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School in Canoga Park, CA AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School in Detroit, MI AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School in Pasadena, CA Applicants must be admitted to a competitive university and must be nominated for the grant by the principal and faculty of their respective high school. Applicants will be approved for the grant based on the following criteria: o Academic Excellence o Financial Need o Involvement in Community Service, with particular attention to their involvement in the Armenian community The maximum amount of the AGBU Heritage Scholar Grant is $2,000. Nominees must submit the following materials through the principal of their high school by April 15: o o o o o
AGBU Heritage Scholar Form (available for download online or for pick-up at the Principal's Office) Two (2) letters of recommendation Resumé One (1) passport size photograph Letter of acceptance from the college/university they plan to attend
Attention AGBU High School Principals: All nominations for Heritage Scholars must be submitted to the AGBU Education Department by May 1. Principals will be notified of decisions by May 15. The awards will be distributed to the recipients after their graduation ceremonies.
Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
AGBU Heritage Scholar 2017-2018 APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed application form Two letters of recommendation: Academic Reference: from your high school principal, advisor or teacher Community Service Reference: describing prior public and community service with particular attention to your involvement in the Armenian community Most current transcript of grades or report card A copy of the acceptance letter from the university you plan to attend Your current resumé One passport-size photograph The deadline for returning a completed application to your high school principal is April 15.
IN ORDER FOR AGBU'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE AND MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE AGBU HERITAGE SCHOLAR GRANT PROGRAM. Attention AGBU High School Principals: All nominations for Heritage Scholars must be submitted to the AGBU Education Department by May 1. Principals will be notified of decisions by May 15. Submit complete application to:
Armenian General Benevolent Union 55 E 59th Street - 7th Floor New York, NY 10022-1112 Attn: Scholarship Program Telephone: (212) 319-6383 Fax: (212) 319-6507/08 E-mail:
[email protected]
Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
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Application Form 2017-2018 Personal Data ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) Place of Birth Gender ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marital Status Social Security/ID/ or Passport # Citizenship Years of residency in the U.S.
Permanent Address _________________________________________________________________________________________ Street
Apartment #
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Home Phone Mobile Phone ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Home Phone
Parent / Guardian Information ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name Male Guardian/Father's Name Female Guardian/Mother's Name Mother's Maiden Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Apartment # ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Permanent Home Phone
High School Information ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of AGBU High School Name of AGBU Principal ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Year of entry at current AGBU High School Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Graduation ceremony date
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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
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Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________
Educational Background In Fall 2017 you will be enrolled at:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of college/university ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Country ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Degree Program Expected Year of Graduation Desired Major
List any academic honors you have received in chronological order:
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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________
Financial Data Undergraduate scholarships expected or received toward the 2017-18 academic year: Scholarship 1.
Amount ($ USD)
2. 3.
FAMILY INFORMATION Father's/Male Guardian's Full Name ______________________________________________________________________ Occupation ___________________________________
Annual Income ($ USD) _________________________________
Mother's/Female Guardian's Full Name ____________________________________________________________________ Occupation ___________________________________
Annual Income ($ USD) _________________________________
Expected annual educational costs ($ USD) for 2017-2018: 1. Tuition and fees
$
2. Housing 3. Books & other academic materials 4. Other (please specify) TOTAL EDUCATIONAL COSTS
$
Available annual financial resources ($ USD) for 2017-2018: 1. Aid from parents/family
$
2. Scholarships or gift aid 3. Loans 4. Employment income TOTAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES
$
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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
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Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________
Community Service Describe your involvement and/or service in the non-Armenian community and professional organizations:
Describe your involvement and/or service in the Armenian community and professional organizations:
AGBU Involvement Are you or your parents an AGBU member? If yes, indicate the chapter:
YES
NO
Please check the appropiate AGBU program and list the years attended: Year(s) Athletics (list team/games) Camp (list camp) Generation Next Mentorship Program School (list school) Scouts/AYA (list group)
Employment Experience Company Name
Location
References List the two individuals to whom you have forwarded AGBU reference forms: Academic Reference: Community Service Reference:
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Position
Dates
Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________ Describe how AGBU’s assistance will help further your academic and professional pursuits. (In your response, please indicate how you would apply your education to the benefit of the Armenian community).
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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
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Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________ Describe how the skills you have can benefit the work and mission of AGBU. (In your response, please indicate your specific AGBU programs of interest and your envisioned role).
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Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
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Academic Reference Form Name of Applicant Reference Requested From Name
Title/Position
Company/Department
Institution
The Section Below to Be Completed by Reference 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity? 3. In evaluating this applicant, it is essential to have information on his/her character, academic and professional pursuits, intellectual ability, promise of growth, community involvement, personal characteristics, and any other pertinent information which would help us assess this applicant's potential for success in his/her field of interest and for contributing to society at large. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.)
Signed:
Date:
Address: Tel:
Email:
Please return this form, along with your signed letter of recommendation (if applicable), in a sealed and signed envelope to the applicant in due time for submission as part of the application packet. All letters are due to the applicant’s school by April 15.
Heritage Scholar Grant 2017-2018 55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: 1.212.319.6383 Em:
[email protected]
Community Service Reference Form Name of Applicant Reference Requested From Name
Title/Position
Company/Department
Institution
The Section Below to Be Completed by Reference 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity? 3. In evaluating this applicant, it is essential to have information on his/her character, academic and professional pursuits, intellectual ability, promise of growth, community involvement, personal characteristics, and any other pertinent information which would help us assess this applicant's potential for success in his/her field of interest and for contributing to society at large. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.)
Signed:
Date:
Address: Tel:
Email:
Please return this form, along with your signed letter of recommendation (if applicable), in a sealed and signed envelope to the applicant in due time for submission as part of the application packet. All letters are due to the applicant’s school by April 15.